Mission Statement

The Essex Housing Authority provides affordable, decent, safe, and sanitary housing to eligible low- income elderly and handicapped persons. We are committed to fair and non-discriminatory practices. We strive to make the best use of all available resources so our residents may live in an environment that well maintained and attractive. Our goal is to manage the property in a manner that is consistent with sound financial decisions.

Our Facilities

Essex Housing is located at Chebacco Terrace in Essex, MA. It consists of five 2-story buildings on one site with 40 units for Elderly-handicap residents.

Construction Bid Information for Projects ranging between – $10,000-$50,000 can be obtained at the following link:

RCAT Program NE Region – Essex, Middlesex, and Suffolk Counties

News

Reasonable Accommodation Policy

Reasonable Accommodation Form

Open Tenant Board Member Seat


General Office Information

Office Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Tuesday 1:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Contact Us
Phone: (978)-768-6821

Mailing Address:
Essex Housing Authority
#1 Office Chebacco Terrace
Essex, MA 01929

Essex Housing Authority Staff

David Houlden
Executive Director
Jen Hapgood
Assistant Executive Director
Maria Russell
Public Housing Manager
Brian Bernard
Maintenance

Board of Commissioners

Gordon Thompson
Chairperson
Keith Carter
Commissioner
Roger Tyler
State Appointee
Vacant
Tenant Board Member
Michelle French
Commisioner

Useful Links

Applications

Online CHAMP Application

DHCD Annual Plan

DHCD Annual Plan

Local Housing Authority Listing

Local Housing Authority Listing

Regional Capital Assistance Team

RCAT (Construction Jobs)